Christofora Events

Elite Wedding Planning, also known as Christofora Events, is run by Angela Christoforo out of Saugerties, New York. Angela started the business in 2012 after a career pivot from 18 years as a paralegal. She completed a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and got certified in wedding design before launching the company.

That career path is worth noting because it informs her approach. The paralegal background means she's comfortable with contracts, timelines, and the kind of detailed documentation that keeps complex projects organized. The design certification adds a creative layer that pure logistics planners sometimes lack.

Elite Wedding Planning offers full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination. The full planning service covers vendor recommendations, vendor meetings and tastings, table layouts, event space diagrams, contract review, rehearsal coordination, and complete wedding day management. The design component includes developing a visual plan for the event that ties all the elements together.

Angela's service area covers the Hudson Valley, Catskills, New England, and destinations worldwide. Being based in Saugerties puts her between the Hudson Valley and Catskills markets, which means she's well-positioned for venues in both regions. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, and Carats & Cake.

With 57 reviews on WeddingWire and press coverage in major publications, Elite Wedding Planning has built a solid reputation in the Hudson Valley market since 2012. For couples planning at a Hudson Valley wedding venue or Catskills wedding venue who want a planner with both the organizational rigor and the design sense to handle the full scope, Angela's background delivers on both fronts. If you're looking for a Hudson Valley wedding photographer who knows these vendors, get in touch.